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Down Syndrome Bill

Debate on bills on Friday, 26 November 2021, in the House of Commons, led by Liam Fox. The answering members were Gillian Keegan and Alex Norris.
Second reading resumed. Agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Public Bill Committee.

About these Parliamentary proceedings

Reference

704 cc605-614 

Session

2021-22

Legislative stage

Second reading

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
Down Syndrome Bill 2021-22
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Bills
House of Commons
Down Syndrome Bill
Friday, 26 November 2021
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons

Proceeding contributions

Tom Randall | 704 cc605-6 (Link to this contribution)

Like many others, I speak in support of the Bill. I add my congratulation to those from colleague...

Nick Fletcher | 704 cc606-7 (Link to this contribution)

It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Gedling (Tom Randall) and to be in the C...


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Alex Norris | 704 cc607-8 (Link to this contribution)

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak for the Opposition on this very important Bill. I comm...

Kerry McCarthy | 704 c608 (Link to this contribution)

To return to what my hon. Friend said about mental health concerns, when people with disabilities...

Alex Norris | 704 cc608-9 (Link to this contribution)

I am grateful for that intervention. Members on both sides of the House share a commitment and an...

Liam Fox | 704 c609 (Link to this contribution)

There is, of course, a great carrot for the Government in producing a workable redress system, wh...

Alex Norris | 704 cc609-610 (Link to this contribution)

I am very grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for that, although I am not sure that it was a car...

Gillian Keegan | 704 cc610-2 (Link to this contribution)

I, too, congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox) on securing the ...

Douglas Chapman | 704 c612 (Link to this contribution)

Is the Minister in a position to open discussions with the Scottish Government, Welsh Government ...

Gillian Keegan | 704 c612 (Link to this contribution)

Yes, some of those conversations have happened but I will very much continue them. The scope of t...

Charles Walker | 704 c612 (Link to this contribution)

I heard a lovely story a few years ago of a young man who was living at home but was travelling t...

Gillian Keegan | 704 c612 (Link to this contribution)

I completely agree. As several hon. Members have mentioned, employment is important—to all of our...

Liam Fox | 704 c613 (Link to this contribution)

I want to say a few words in conclusion. I thank colleagues not only for their support for the Bi...

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